Populations at Higher Risk
Children, people who are pregnant, refugees, and certain workers experience higher risk for lead exposure compared to other populations. [...]
CLPPP Annual Reports
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention - Lead Resources
Nevada Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Pregnant women with high blood lead levels can transfer blood high in lead to the baby through the placenta, creating an increased risk of miscarriage, premature birth or small baby.
Lead Resources
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention - Lead Resources
Lead & Pregnancy
Pregnant women with high blood lead levels can transfer blood high in lead to the baby through the placenta, creating an increased risk of miscarriage, premature birth or small baby.
Lead Poisoning Facts
En Español Resources CDC - Lead Poisoning site www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/ Nevada Childhood [...]
Kids Corner
Kids Corner is a collection of fun activities for kids that will help teach and reinforce the importance of lead safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is lead? What is lead poisoning? How do children get lead poisoning? Which items can cause child lead [...]
Screening Protocols for Health Care Providers
The Early Periodic Screenings, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) mandate for children with Medicaid requires lead screening according to Federal law and Nevada Medicaid Policy.
Lead Information for Health Care Providers
In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lowered the blood lead reference value (BLRV) to 3.5 [...]
Envenenamiento de Plomo
El envenenamiento por plomo ocurre cuando se acumula mucho plomo en el cuerpo.
Educate, Test and Prevent Lead Exposure
Educate Lead is a toxic metal that can be absorbed by the body, usually through the stomach and lungs. [...]
Lead Information for Parents
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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
We can help prevent childhood lead poisoning by educating parents and health care providers about the dangers of lead and how to avoid it. Lead is still a big problem in this country. Lead poisoning can affect any child of any race, culture, income or region.